Friday, July 4, 2025


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  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad returned yesterday following a visit during to Saudi Arabia which he led Bahrain’s delegation to the GCC-US Summit held in Riyadh, at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.</p><p>His Majesty then visited the United Kingdom, where a meeting was held with King Charles to review the close and long-standing strategic partnership between the two kingdoms.</p><p>The King also attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show.</p><p>This was followed by a visit to the UAE, during which the King met UAE President Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both leaders highlighted the deep-rooted bilateral ties and discussed means to enhance co-ordination between the two countries.</p><p>His Majesty was bid farewell by Shaikh Mohammed.</p>
    His Majesty returns
    22-05-2025 01:20 AM
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    His Majesty returns
    22-05-2025 01:20 AM
  • Legal Affairs Minister and acting Labour Minister Yousif Khalaf yesterday met International Organisation for Migration chief of mission to Bahrain Aishath Ihma Shareef. The meeting discussed co-operation and support for global efforts to combat trafficking in persons, in light of the kingdom’s successful experience in this field.
    Clamp on human trafficking in focus
    22-05-2025 00:00 AM
  • The Falcon Eye/3 military drill was held under the patronage of BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. The Commander-in-Chief praised the conduct of the exercise phases, which were carried out with a high level of combat professionalism. He emphasised that under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, the BDF continues to advance its realistic training plans across all branches and units, grounded in the highest military standards. The Commander-in-Chief expressed pride in the distinguished performance of the participants from various BDF branches and units in the drill and praised their dedication and determination to fulfil their duties to the highest standards.
    Falcon Eye/3 military drill held
    22-05-2025 00:00 AM
  • Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh received outgoing German Ambassador Clemens Hach. Mr Al Saleh praised the strong and growing ties between Bahrain and Germany, noting that their co-operation supports shared development goals and mutual interests.
    German links in focus
    22-05-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Public Security chief and Royal Academy of Police&rsquo;s Scientific Council chairman Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan received Business School dean at the University of Nottingham, UK, David Park. Lt Gen Al Hassan highlighted the role of the Royal Academy of Police in developing and qualifying security personnel to enhance performance within the policing system.</p> <p>The meeting discussed areas of academic and training co-operation, the exchange of scientific and practical expertise in line with developments in artificial intelligence and smart policing applications.</p> <p>They also reviewed joint programmes aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Interior Ministry personnel and students at the Royal Academy of Police.</p>
    Security co-operation discussed
    21-05-2025 00:41 AM
  • <p>Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) vice-president Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa received World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Witold Banka.</p> <p>Shaikh Isa conveyed the greetings of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.</p> <p>He commended WADA&rsquo;s global efforts in combating doping and promoting integrity and fairness in sports.</p> <p>He also underscored BOC&rsquo;s commitment to close co-operation with WADA and full adherence to international standards and regulations, reflecting Bahrain&rsquo;s efforts to combat doping, especially following the establishment of the Bahrain Anti-Doping Agency.</p>
    WADA’s global efforts praised
    20-05-2025 00:35 AM
  • <p>The Industry and Commerce Ministry, in co-ordination with the Youth Affairs Ministry and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), organised a ceremony to honour the participants in the project to empower Bahrain&rsquo;s youth in the field of intellectual property.</p> <p>The most prominent outcomes of the project were reviewed, which included a series of training workshops and creative sessions, in addition to announcing the winners of the Intellectual Property Ambassadors Programme.</p> <p>Certificates of appreciation were handed to all participants.</p>
    Intellectual property push
    19-05-2025 02:56 AM
  • <p>A delegation from Bahrain&rsquo;s Public Prosecution, led by Chief Prosecutor Mohammed Al Zubari, took part in a programme organised by the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Co-operation (Eurojust) in the Hague.</p> <p>The visit included delegations from the GCC general secretariat and several representatives of public prosecution authorities from GCC member states.</p> <p>The visit follows a joint workshop held between the GCC general secretariat and Eurojust in Riyadh in February, aimed at strengthening co-ordination and co-operation in combating transnational crime and exchanging expertise between GCC countries and specialised European judicial organisations.</p>
    Criminal justice in spotlight
    19-05-2025 02:53 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad&rsquo;s Adviser for Media Affairs Nabeel Al Hamer yesterday met outgoing Palestinian Ambassador Taha Mohammed Abdel Qader.</p> <p>Mr Al Hamer expressed his appreciation for the ambassador&rsquo;s efforts in strengthening relations and enhancing co-operation between Bahrain and Palestine.</p> <p>He praised the strong bilateral ties and their continued advancement across various sectors, particularly in the media, wishing the ambassador success in his future endeavours.</p>
    Envoy met
    19-05-2025 02:58 AM
  • <p>A Mexican navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, shearing the top of its masts, killing two people and injuring 17 others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.</p> <p>Videos online showed the training vessel Cuauht&eacute;moc as it approached the iconic bridge over the East River, close to the Manhattan side of the span, which connects the borough with Brooklyn.</p> <p>Its 147-foot masts were too tall to clear the arched bridge at that point and toppled when the vessel, named after the last Aztec emperor, sailed underneath.</p> <p>The Mexican navy said on social media that 22 people were injured on board the ship, of which 19 were receiving medical attention in local hospitals, and of those, three were seriously injured.</p> <p>No rescue operations were needed because none fell into the water, it added.</p> <p>Early yesterday, Adams said on X that two of the 277 people on board at the time had died and two others remained in critical condition.</p> <p>Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms could be seen dangling from the ship&rsquo;s crossbeams after the crash.</p> <p>&ldquo;No one fell into the water; they were all hurt inside the ship,&rdquo; a police official said. The official said mechanical issues had probably caused the crash, without providing further details.</p>
    Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
    19-05-2025 02:10 AM
  • <p>The Interior Ministry&rsquo;s showjumping team achieved second place in the Windsor International Showjumping Championship, which saw the participation of 54 riders representing 18 teams as part of the Royal Windsor Equestrian Festival in the UK.</p> <p>General Directorate of Investigations and Criminal Evidence director general Major General Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi praised the support of His Majesty King Hamad&rsquo;s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to equestrian sport in Bahrain.</p> <p>He also congratulated Bahraini riders for making the kingdom proud by achieving outstanding results.</p>
    Interior Ministry team seal second place
    19-05-2025 01:04 AM
  • Interior Ministry team seal second place
    19-05-2025 01:04 AM
  • <p>Interior Minister and ministerial committee for information and communication technology chairman General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa meets officials from the ministry&rsquo;s departments.</p> <p>It was attended by the Deputy Interior Minister, the Public Security Chief and the Interior Ministry Under-Secretary.&nbsp;</p>
    Minister meets officials
    19-05-2025 00:17 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad attended the endurance race yesterday at the grounds of Windsor Great Park in the UK, as part of the annual event sponsored by Bahrain.</p><p>He was accompanied by his representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) chairman, and Royal Endurance Team captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa; and SCYS first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman, and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.</p><p>The race was also attended by Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and several distinguished figures from the UK.</p>
    King attends endurance race
    17-05-2025 01:27 AM
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    King attends endurance race
    17-05-2025 01:27 AM
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    King attends endurance race
    17-05-2025 01:27 AM
  • King attends endurance race
    17-05-2025 01:27 AM
  • <p>The Foreign Ministry&rsquo;s legal affairs sector chief and GCC affairs sector acting chief Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Haidan took part in a meeting of the Senior Officials&rsquo; Political Committee between the GCC and the European Union, at the GCC Secretariat General headquarters in Riyadh. The officials discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two sides and enhance co-ordination across various fields.</p> <p>They also addressed regional and international issues, particularly the Palestinian cause and developments in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan and Ukraine, in addition to the latest regional developments.</p> <p>The meeting reflected the shared commitment to advancing strategic dialogue and strengthening consultation mechanisms between the GCC and the EU.</p>
    Enhancing GCC-EU partnership
    17-05-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani yesterday chaired the opening session of the preparatory meeting in Baghdad for the 34th Ordinary Session of the Arab Summit, hosted by Iraq tomorrow.</p> <p>He said that a comprehensive report detailing Bahrain&rsquo;s efforts to implement the Manama Summit initiatives had been prepared and presented to the ministerial council for endorsement and submission to the leaders.</p>
    Preparatory meeting
    16-05-2025 01:51 AM
  • <p>Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa yesterday met US Ambassador Steven Bondy.</p> <p>He highlighted longstanding bilateral ties and underscored the strategic partnership that continues to grow across various fields. He noted the mutual commitment to further strengthening co-operation for the benefit of both countries and their people.</p> <p>The minister emphasised the importance of building on current partnerships to develop new areas of co-operation that serve shared goals.</p>
    Growing partnership
    16-05-2025 01:51 AM
  • <p>Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday received US Ambassador Steven Bondy, and commended distinguished relations and strategic partnership.</p> <p>They reviewed bilateral security co-operation programmes and discussed topics aimed at enhancing joint efforts.</p> <p>Public Security deputy chief Major General Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa was present.</p>
    Security ties in focus
    16-05-2025 01:50 AM
  • <p>Carnatic vocalist Kunnakudi M Balamuralikrishna took to the stage at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) in Segaiya last night.</p> <p>The recital was the penultimate performance in the fourth edition of the BKS Indo-Bahrain Dance and Music Festival which ends tonight with a concert by Indian playback singer Vaikkom Vijayalakshmi at 8pm.</p> <p>Visually impaired since birth, Ms Vijayalakshmi is celebrated for her extraordinary talent and inspiring journey in the world of classical music. She is set to enthral the audience with her Carnatic vocals and Gayathri veena renditions.</p>
    Carnatic vocal delight
    16-05-2025 00:23 AM
  • Carnatic vocal delight
    16-05-2025 00:23 AM
  • Labour Ministry Under-Secretary Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa yesterday inaugurated the Career Day exhibition organised by the Arab Open University, in the presence of Northern Governor Ali Al Asfoor and administrative and financial affairs assistant president Sakeena Naser Ali. The event aims to introduce students to employment opportunities and career paths offered by participating private sector institutions and companies.
    Career day expo opens
    16-05-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro yesterday held a meeting with UK&rsquo;s Investment Minister Baroness Poppy Gustafsson.</p> <p>They discussed investment co-operation frameworks and new opportunities to expand the partnership to serve the strategic and development directions and visions of both countries.</p> <p>Mr Fakhro emphasised Bahrain&rsquo;s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with the UK, particularly in the economic sphere, highlighting the important role of the private sector in both countries in advancing trade and economic exchange.</p> <p>He highlighted development initiatives undertaken by the government to attract diversified investments.</p>
    Opportunities to expand UK partnership in focus
    15-05-2025 01:01 AM
  • <p>Bahrain and Syria have officially opened ‘a new page’ in their relations following a high-level meeting between His Majesty King Hamad and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa at Sakhir Palace.</p><p>The meeting, described as both historic and strategic, also focused on reaffirming the strong ties between the two nations and charting a path forward for deeper co-operation across critical sectors, including trade, civil aviation, energy, health and education.</p><p>The comprehensive discussion session was held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The discussions covered the latest developments in Syria and ways to support the country’s security and stability.&nbsp;</p>
    His Majesty meets Syrian President
    11-05-2025 00:49 AM
  • His Majesty meets Syrian President
    11-05-2025 00:49 AM
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    His Majesty meets Syrian President
    11-05-2025 00:49 AM
  • <p>Bahraini artist Mohamed Aseeri last night enthralled audiences with his unique blend of vocal and instrumental music as he took the stage at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam&rsquo;s (BKS) Diamond Jubilee Hall in Segaiya. </p> <p>The event was part of the fourth edition of the BKS Indo-Bahrain Dance and Music Festival, taking place until May 16. </p> <p>Above, Mr Aseeri with BKS officials and guests.</p>
    Aseeri’s musical magic enthrals
    11-05-2025 00:49 AM